used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Her heart beat rapidly; a tender mist of tears rose in her eyes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
breakfast-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
dearly loved
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
emperorsnounUS /ˈempərərz/
plural of “emperor” — the male ruler of an empire
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
EverestnounUS /ˈevərəst/
a mountain in the central Himalayas on the border of Tibet and Nepal; the highest mountain peak in the world (29,028 feet high)
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her heart beat rapidly; a tender mist of tears rose in her eyes.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A present from him!
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
GiftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
HARBOURverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her heart beat rapidly; a tender mist of tears rose in her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A present from him!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
how
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From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
become covered with mist
From this reading Her heart beat rapidly; a tender mist of tears rose in her eyes.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A present from him!
with speed
From this reading Her heart beat rapidly; a tender mist of tears rose in her eyes.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Her heart beat rapidly; a tender mist of tears rose in her eyes.
cut with a saw
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
that is looked for
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
make square
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
STAGNANTadjectiveUS /ˈstæɡnənt/
not circulating or flowing
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Her heart beat rapidly; a tender mist of tears rose in her eyes.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Her heart beat rapidly; a tender mist of tears rose in her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
a special situation
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading OUT OF THE STAGNANT HARBOUR Three weeks after Everest had left, Regina, coming first, as usual, into the breakfast-room, saw by her plate, on the table, a letter and a small square registered packet, both directed in his handwriting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A gift from the man she loves, what a wonderful thing that is to a woman!
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Gifts from all the world, from kings and emperors, might move her not at all, but one little thing that _he_ has chosen, has selected, sought out and bought for her, how infinitely dear it is!
